7c Edwin M. Stanton single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
September 10, 1873
Issuing entity
United States7c Edwin M. Stanton single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2005.2001.23), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 160. Dated by the museum: September 10, 1873. Medium: paper; ink (orange vermilion).
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 1
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper; ink (orange vermilion)
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 1 1/8 x 1 in. (2.86 x 2.54 cm)
- Condition recorded
- unused
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- National Stamp Collection
- Date recorded
- September 10, 1873
- Museum object number
- 2005.2001.23
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA 160
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.